The 16th match of the Lanka Premier League 2024 will see Galle Marvels (GM) squaring off against Dambulla Sixers (DS) at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Khettarama, Colombo on Sunday, July 14. Here's all you need to know about the GM vs DS Dream11 Prediction, playing XIs, fantasy cricket tips and pitch report.
Dambulla Sixers have had a mediocre season, as they have won only two of their five matches. They won their last match against Galle Marvels by 25 runs. Galle Marvels, meanwhile, have won four of their last six matches. They won their last match against Kandy Falcons by eight wickets.
The two teams have played six times, with Dambulla winning three and losing one.
GM vs DS Match Details
The 16th match of the Lanka Premier League 2024 will be played on July 14 at the R .Premadasa Stadium in Khettarama, Colombo. The game is set to take place at 3 p.m. IST. The live score and commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
Match: GM vs DS, 16th match
Date and Time: July 14, 2024; 3 p.m. IST
Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo
Pitch Report
The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Khettarama, Colombo is good for both batters and bowlers.
Fans can expect a high scoring match, with bowlers also playing a crucial role. The last match here between Kandy Falcons and Jaffna Kings saw 157 runs scored for the loss of 11 wickets in 12.5 overs.
GM vs DS Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)
GM - W L W L W
DS - W W L L L
GM vs DS Probable Playing XIs
GM
No injury update
Alex Hales, Tim Seifert, Dwaine Pretorius, Isuru Udana, Kavindu Nadeeshan, Niroshan Dickwella (c & wk), Maheesh Theekshana, Zahoor Khan, Bhanuka Rajapaksha, Janith Liyanage, Sahan Arachchige
DS
No injury update
Kusal Perera (wk), Nuwanidu Fernando, Mark Chapman, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Mohammad Nabi (c), Mustafizur Rahman, Lahiru Udara, Dushan Hemantha, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Pradeep, Reeza Hendricks
GM vs DS Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicketkeeper
Tim Seifert
Tim Seifert is the best wicketkeeper pick. He bats in the top order and has smashed 224 runs in six matches. Kusal Perera is another good wicketkeeper pick who has scored 215 runs in five matches.
Batters
Mark Chapman
Reeza Hendricks and Mark Chapman are the two best batter picks. Mark Chapman has 189 runs in five matches. Alex Hales is another good pick, scoring 243 runs in six matches.
All-rounders
Isuru Udana
Dwaine Pretorius and Udana are the best all-rounder picks. Udana bats in the middle order and bowls. He has scored 124 runs and taken 11 wickets in six matches. Dushan Hemantha is another good all-rounder pick.
Bowlers
Nuwan Thushara
The top bowler picks are Nuwan Thushara and Matheesha Pathirana. Thushara has taken seven wickets in four matches. Prabath Jayasuriya is another good pick, having taken three wickets in the last match against Kandy Falcons.
GM vs DS match captain and vice-captain choices
Isuru Udana
Udana is one of the best picks. He's expected to bat in the middle order and complete his quota of four overs, making him one of top captaincy options.
Reeza Hendricks
Hendricks is back in his best form. He has scored 150 runs in three matches, including two half centuries. As the pitch supports batters, expect another good top-class innings from him, making him one of the top captaincy options,
Five must-picks for GM vs DS, 16th match
Isuru Udana
Reeza Hendricks
Alex Hales
Tim Seifert
Mark Chapman
Galle Marvels vs Dambulla Sixers Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good for both batters and bowlers, it's advisable to make a team accordingly. Making in-form batters and all-rounders the captain or vice-captain could be the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues.
Galle Marvels vs Dambulla Sixers Dream11 Prediction, Head-to-head
Wicketkeeper: K Perera, N Dickwella, T Seifert
Batters: R Hendricks, M Chapman, A Hales
All-rounders: I Udana, D Pretorius, D Hemantha
Bowlers: N Thushara, M Theekshana
Galle Marvels vs Dambulla Sixers Dream11 Prediction, Grand League
Wicketkeeper: K Perera, T Seifert
Batters: R Hendricks, M Chapman, A Hales
All-rounders: I Udana, D Hemantha, C Wickramasinghe
Bowlers: N Thushara, N Pradeep, P Jayasuriya